Brainscan (1994) Horror Thriller Sci-Fi Comedy
Brainscan (1994) Movie Release Dates / Movie Details
- Overall Score: ☆ 3.65/10
IMDB: ☆ 6.0/10
Tomatometer: ☆ 1.3/10
Brainscan Plot Synopsis:
A lonely teenage horror-movie fan discovers a mysterious computer game that uses hypnosis to custom-tailor the game into the most terrifying experience imaginable. When he emerges from the hypnotic trance he is horrified to find evidence that the brutal murder depicted in the game actually happened -- and he's the killer.
Synopsis / Plot Summary: A teenager is part of an interactive video game where he kills innocent victims. Later, the murders become real.
Tagline: Goodbye Reality! Welcome Virtual Reality!
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Brainscan Movie Information:
Type: MovieYear: 1994 (more 1994 movies)
Box Office: $4,352,094
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Brainscan is Streaming on ShudderLanguage: English
Country: United Kingdom, United States
Release Dates: Movie Release Dates / Brainscan Release Dates In Theaters: Apr 22, 1994, Blu-ray: Aug 28, 2018
Writers: Brian Owens, Andrew Kevin Walker
Producers: Earl Berman, Esther Freifeld, Bob Hayward, Andrew Martin, Joe Nicolo, Michel Roy, Jeffrey Sudzin
Musicians: George S. Clinton
Cinematographers: François Protat
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Brainscan (1994) Cast (Click to Expand)
Brainscan Cast
| Cast overview, first billed only: | Character(s) | |
|---|---|---|
| Edward Furlong | ... | Michael |
| Frank Langella | ... | Detective Hayden |
| T. Ryder Smith | ... | The Trickster |
| Amy Hargreaves | ... | Kimberly |
| Jamie Marsh | ... | Kyle |
| Victor Ertmanis | ... | Martin |
| David Hemblen | ... | Dr. Fromberg |
| Vlasta Vrana | ... | Frank |
| Domenico Fiore | ... | Ken (as Dom Fiore) |
| Claire Riley | ... | News Anchor |
| Tod Fennell | ... | Young Michael (as Tod Fennel) |
| Michèle-Barbara Pelletier | ... | Stacie (as Michele-Barbara Pelletier) |
| Dean Hagopian | ... | Mr. Keller |
| Donna Baccala | ... | Mrs. Keller (as Donna Bacalla) |
| Jérôme Tiberghien | ... | Mr. Tebb (as Jerome Thiberghian) |
| Don Jordan | ... | Cop #1 |
| Pete White | ... | Dog Owner |
| Peter Colvey | ... | John |
| Paul Stewart | ... | Bob |
| Richard Zeman | ... | Police Officer |
Fun Facts: 15 Real AGES of Cast
- Edward Furlong (b. August 2, 1977) – Michael
Sign: Leo, Height: 5' 5" (1.65 m)
Also known as: Eddie Furlong - Frank Langella (b. January 1, 1938) – Detective Hayden
Sign: Capricorn, Height: 6' 4½" (1.95 m) - T. Ryder Smith – The Trickster
- Amy Hargreaves (b. January 27, 1970) – Kimberly
Sign: Aquarius, Height: 5' 2½" (1.59 m)
Also known as: Amy Selmes - Jamie Marsh – Kyle
Also known as: Jaime Marsh | James Marsh - Victor Ertmanis – Martin
Also known as: Victor Eartmantis - David Hemblen (b. November 30, 1939) – Dr. Fromberg
Height: 6' 1¼" (1.86 m) - Vlasta Vrana (b. November 30, 1949) – Frank
Height: 5' 11" (1.8 m)
Also known as: Viasta Vrana - Domenico Fiore – Ken (as Dom Fiore)
Also known as: Don Feore | Dom Fiore | Don Fiore | Dom Flore - Claire Riley – News Anchor
Also known as: Clair Riley - Tod Fennell (b. October 18, 1984) – Young Michael (as Tod Fennel)
Sign: Libra, Height: 5' 8" (1.73 m)
Also known as: Tod Fennel | Todd Fennell - Michèle-Barbara Pelletier – Stacie (as Michele-Barbara Pelletier)
Height: 5' 3" (1.6 m)
Also known as: Barbara Michelle Pelletier | Michele-Barbara Pelletier | Michelle Barbara Pelletier | Michelle-Barbara Pelletier | Michelle Pelletier | Michèle B. Pelletier | Michèle Barbara Pelletier - Dean Hagopian – Mr. Keller
Also known as: Dean Hogopian - Donna Baccala (b. April 26, 1945) – Mrs. Keller (as Donna Bacalla)
Sign: Taurus
Also known as: Donna Bacala | Donna Bacalla - Jérôme Tiberghien (b. November 30, 1942) – Mr. Tebb (as Jerome Thiberghian)
Also known as: Jerome Thiberghian | Jerome Thiberghien | Jerome Thibergien | Jérôme Tibeghien | Jerome Tiberghien | Jérome Tiberghien | Jéromè Tiberghien
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